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Vegetarian Diets Decrease Cardiometabolic Risk in Patients With High Risk for CVD

A study was conducted to determine the relationship between a vegetarian diet and major cardiometabolic risk factors in patients at high risk for CVDs.

High-Quality Evidence Lacking for Nondrug Treatments in Psoriatic Arthritis

Investigators assessed how the outcomes of patients with psoriatic arthritis may be improved using lifestyle modifications and nonpharmacologic and psychological interventions.

Low Vegetable, Fruit Intake Increases Death Risk in CKD, Hemodialysis

Compared with patients who ate vegetables and fruit daily, those who rarely or never did and those who sometimes did had a significant 1.6- and 1.3-fold higher death risk, respectively, a study showed.

High Vitamin E Intake May Lower Risk for Chronic Kidney Disease

Compared with individuals in the bottom tertile of vitamin E intake, those in the top tertile had significant 14% lower odds of CKD.

DASH Diet May Help Lower Serum Uric Acid Levels

Study confirms that hyperuricemia can be reduced by dietary approaches.

Get Moving: Prescribing Exercise to End Insulin Resistance

Afternoon high intensity exercise may have a greater effect on lowering blood glucose levels in patients with diabetes than morning high intensity interval training.

Soy Milk, Probiotic Supplementation, and Cardiovascular Risk in T2D

Researchers sought to examine the relationship between consumption of soy milk and probiotics and cardiovascular risk factors in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Coming Soon: Personalized Medicine for Weight Loss

Dr Zhaoping Li discusses 2 ongoing studies investigating the use of precision nutrition for personalized weight loss plans.

Statins Do Not Exacerbate Exercise-Induced Muscle Injury

Researchers sought to examine the effect of prolonged moderate-intensity exercise on markers of muscle injury in patients that receive statin therapy.

Social Media Peer Support May Improve Obesity, Overall Health

Researchers sought to evaluate the effectiveness of social media-based interventions on weight, body mass index, waist circumference, fat, energy intake and physical activity.

In ADHD, Adhering to Physical Activity, Sleep Recommendations Decreases Risk for Cognitive, Social Difficulties

This study looked at whether youth with ADHD following 24-HMB recommendations were less likely to have difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions and making or keeping friends.

Weight Loss Programs May Not Increase Eating Disorder Risk

Researchers analyzed changes in diet with the use of weight loss management programs to determine whether they would increase the risk of eating disorders.

Healthy Diets Fail to Improve Survival Outcomes in the ESKD Population

Investigators report no significant improvement in cardiovascular or overall mortality in patients on dialysis.

Serum Urate Elevations Vary by Alcoholic Beverage Type

Ethanol content of drinks is not the sole contributing factor.

Early Nutrition Care in CKD Preserves Kidney Function

A dietary pattern that meets patients’ protein and other nutrient needs provides long-term success for kidney health.

Exercise Optimizes Physical Function, Quality of Life in Hip and Knee OA

Researchers assessed the effect of exercise on physical function and quality of life in patients with hip and knee osteoarthritis.

High Plant Intake May Protect Against Prostate Cancer Progression, Recurrence

Dietary counseling may improve clinical outcomes for men with prostate cancer.

Could Exercising Outside Have Cognitive Benefits?

Participants completed an iPad-based oddball task while wearing an electroencephalography device prior to and after a 15-minute walk intervention.

Resistance Training Adds Little to Aerobics in Patients With Coronary Artery Disease

A study was conducted to compare resistance training plus aerobic training with aerobic training alone in patients with CAD.

It Is Time for Nephrology Practices to Bolster Their Nutrition Care

Practices need to look at all opportunities for preserving kidney function, according to the director of the Kidney Nutrition Institute.